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4 Holiday Foods Your Children Should Avoid

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There are plenty of options for delicious foods your children may want to consume over the holiday season. But some Holiday foods are not healthy for their bodies or their smile. Evaluate this list of food to determine which changes you can make this holiday season to improve your student’s smile for a lifetime. 1.      Avoid mash potatoes. The white, starchy potatoes mix with the bacteria already present in your smile. The longer the food stays on the surface of the teeth cause decay and other problems. 2.      Avoid the chips. Chips stick to the teeth and can be difficult for children to remove from the surface of their teeth. 3.      High sugar drinks. Encouraging your children to drink water during the holiday season can remove any food that is stuck on their teeth in between brushing and flossing sessions. Drinking high sugar drinks hold the potential to decrease the health of their smile. 4.   ...